city. At one point‚ Ravenna was under the control of Theodoric‚ the Ostrogoth king who ruled Italy from 493 – 526. He was an Arian – did not follow orthodox doctrines of the church. Arians believed that Christ was subordinate in the hierarchy of the Trinity because he was a creation of God. In Arianism‚ Christ was not co-equal with God the Father as in Orthodox Christianity. Justinian sent troops to reconquer Ravenna and conquer Italy. This would reestablish Orthodox Christianity belief in Ravenna. This
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As of 2015 it is recorded that there are 4200 different types of religions. For example‚ many are categorized under Christianity‚ Roman Catholicism‚ Islam‚ Hinduism‚ Buddhism and Judaism. It is also recorded that christianity is known as the most popular with 32% of the population following. Following with Islamic with 23% of the population‚ and so forth. Everyone has an option of what religion they want to practice and whether that’s buddhism or judaism‚ or any of the above‚ everyone is practicing
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Trisha Anne R. Zamudio Philo 1 - WFY As a Roman Catholic‚ I believe that God is our Creator and Father. I believe that He is One with Jesus Christ‚ His Son and the Holy Spirit in the Holy Trinity. I believe that He is a merciful and loving God who is the only one who knows what will happen to us in our future. I believe that He is merciful because He is always there to forgive us whenever we sincerely ask for it. Despite our sins‚ He accepts us and ensures that everything that happens to us is
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The Catholic Church‚ also known as the Roman Catholic Church‚ is the largest Christian church‚ with more than 1.27 billion members worldwide. As one of the oldest religious institutions in the world‚ it has played a prominent role in the history of Western civilisation. Headed by the Pope in Rome its doctrines are summarized in the Nicene Creed. The Catholic Church is notable for its sacred tradition and seven sacraments. The Catholic Church teaches that it is the one true church founded by Jesus
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Islam A Religion Profile from International Students‚ Inc. Islam: An Overview hand-picked its own deity and came to Mecca each year to pay homage to its god. Number of Adherents The adherents of Islam number more than 1.2 billion‚ or between 19 and 22 percent of the world’s population. Islam is the second largest religion in the world and is growing at about 2.9 percent per year‚ faster than the total world population growth. It was the custom of those who were spiritually minded to
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Introduction- Explanation of the Council of Nicea The First Council of Nicea was congregated by the Roman emperor Constantine in 325 AD. It was the first ecumenical conference of Bishops in the Christian Church and the purpose was to formulate one final understanding of Jesus Christ instead of there being many inaccurate teachings of Him. This led to the creation of the Nicene Creed‚ a uniform statement of the Christian faith. The Council came to an agreement in the Church of Alexandria over the
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cried out in a loud voice‚ Lazarus‚ come out! (John 11:44)”. This quote connects back the Doctrine of Incarnation‚ which is‚ “The Catholic/Christian belief that Jesus: Became flesh and assumed human nature‚ Is the son of God: the second person of the Trinity‚ and lastly is full human and fully God” (Miller). In addition‚ the definition for Incarnational Ministry is‚ “Christians are called to “become ‘Christs” and “incarnat[e] Christ’s love” (Miller). The story of John in chapter 11 and verses 1 through
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Who did Jesus think he was? How did he fit in to the world of Judaism in the early first century? Some time in the spring of 24 Ad in the synagogue in Nazareth‚ a young man was called up to read and preach‚ handing the scroll of the prophet Isaiah back to the attendant he sat down and said "Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing" all in the synagogue were amazed. This essay will explain that Jesus believed that he was god and it will explain that Jesus did not fit in to the
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The catholic religion firmly believes that there is a God‚ who is the Father‚ Jesus‚ who is the Son‚ and a Holy Spirit. These three divine beings are collectively known as the Holy Trinity. In order for people to feel any sense of spirituality in any space‚ there must first be the divine presence of the Holy Trinity. The Sistine Chapel is that of catholic popes and high clergy‚ which would make it the center of Catholicism‚ signifying that the establishment itself is consecrated. Michelangelo reinforces
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From all Eternity; * In Mary’s womb Jesus’ conception began earthly existence of the Son of God. * The angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus is known as Annunciation. * Jesus Christ=second person of trinity. Mary’s Role in the incarnation: * In order for carnation to occur the eternal word of God needed a human mother. * This women was Mary of Nazareth Mary’s Immaculate Conception: * The solemnity of the immaculate conception of Mary
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